The world media heaped praise on Russia for the great job it did hosting this year’s Confederations Cup football tournament, and sees this as a sign that Russia is well prepared for the 2018 World Cup finals.

The 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup in Russia has been recognized as successful by a number of measures, including the FIFA president's appraisal, the CEO of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Local Organizing Committee said Monday.

Thousands attended one of Sunday’s two Confederations Cup games in Russia. While some football fans went to see the Germany play Chile at St. Petersburg’s Zenit Arena, others chose Moscow’s Spartak Stadium, where Mexico and Portugal competed for third place.

Remember the long-time cliché “He went out to get cigarettes six years ago but never came back?" One passionate football fan gave this stock excuse to his wife and successfully sneaked out of the house in Mexico, only to end up in Russia watching his favorite team live at the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup!

The 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup kicked off in Russia on June 17 and will be held until July 2 in four cities, namely Sochi, Kazan, St. Petersburg and Moscow. In an interview with Sputnik Italy, a member of the Australian national football team, James Troisi, shared his impressions of the sporting event and Russia in general.

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday expressed gratitude to Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) for assistance in organizing the country's first FIFA Confederations Cup and assured that Russia was ready to hold the event on the top level.

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